2017 Chevrolet/Holden Cruze Hybrid spied, Australia a hot chance

The 2017 Chevrolet/Holden Cruze Hybrid Sedan has been spied testing in Detroit ahead of its expected announcement and release later this year.

The regular Cruze Sedan, which will be sold locally alongside the new-generation Astra hatch, is expected to be sourced from Korea, while it remains unclear where the Cruze Hybrid Sedan could be sourced.

On the design front, the Cruze Hybrid is expected to take on a slightly different look to the Cruze Sedan, featuring design cues from the Malibu Hybrid. The intention is to improve aerodynamics and efficiency.

Powering the Cruze Hybrid Sedan will be either a 1.5- or 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a twin-motor electric drivetrain, similar in design to the Malibu Hybrid.

If the engineering layout does follow the Malibu Hybrid, it could also use a 1.5kWh 80-cell battery system that utilises regenerative braking and exhaust gas heat recovery system to heat the cabin.